Chevrolet TrailBlazer
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Production | 2001–2008 (North America) 2012–present (Asia) |
| Model years | 2002–2009 United States 2012–present Thailand and Brazil |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size SUV |
| Body style | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Chevrolet Blazer (4-Door) |
| Successor |
Chevrolet Equinox (North America) Chevrolet Traverse (EXT model, North America) |
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| Production | U.S.: 2001–2008 |
| Model years | 2002–2009 (US only) |
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Moraine, Ohio, United States Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States Kaliningrad, Kaliningrad Oblast, Russia// Valencia, Venezuela |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | GMT360 GMT370 (EXT) |
| Related |
Buick Rainier GMC Envoy Isuzu Ascender Oldsmobile Bravada Saab 9-7X Chevrolet Colorado (2004 – 2012 version) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.2 L LL8 I6 5.3 L LM4 V8 6.0 L LS2 V8 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 4L60-E and 4L70-E (only with LS2 6.0 liter engine) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 113.0 in (2,870 mm) EXT: 129.0 in (3,277 mm) |
| Length | SWB: 191.8 in (4,872 mm) EXT: 207.8 in (5,278 mm) |
| Width | 74.7 in (1,897 mm) |
| Height | 2002–03 SWB: 74.5 in (1,892 mm) 2004–09 SWB: 72.5 in (1,842 mm) 2002–03 EXT: 77.1 in (1,958 mm) 2004–06 EXT: 75.5 in (1,918 mm) 2007–09 2WD: 67.8 in (1,722 mm) |
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| Successor | Chevrolet Traverse |
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Chevrolet TrailBlazer (second generation)
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| Also called | Holden Colorado 7 Holden TrailBlazer |
| Production | 2012 to present |
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| Body style | 5-door SUV |
The Chevrolet TrailBlazer is a mid-size sport utility vehicle that has been produced by General Motors since 2002.
The TrailBlazer nameplate was introduced in 1999 as an upscale trim line of the Blazer. In 2002, the TrailBlazer turned into a separate model. Production of the Blazer overlapped with the TrailBlazer until 2005, when the 2-door was sold at dealers while the 4-door was fleet only (until the 2004 model year).
The first-generation 2002–2005 model years TrailBlazer is based on a truck platform called GMT360, with all models having four-wheel drive as an option with both automatic engagement and the more traditional "4 High" and "4 Low" gearings, except the SS model which features an All wheel drive system. The TrailBlazer features an independent front suspension, and a five-link rear suspension. A G80 locking rear differential is available as an option on all models except for the SS which has a G86 LSD standard. An LTZ version, has upgraded interior features (leather), better sound system (Bose), alloy wheels, four-wheel disc brakes. All TrailBlazers came factory equipped with a detachable towing hitch.
The TrailBlazer was facelifted in 2005 for the 2006 model year. A new front fascia and interior trim were included with the refresh, but only apply to the upper-level LT models. The LS trim still has a similar front and rear fascia to the 2002–2005 models. The SS gets trim-specific front and rear fascias plus colormatched side skirts.
The TrailBlazer comes with a 273 hp (204 kW) 277 lb·ft (376 N·m) all-aluminum 4.2 L "Atlas" LL8 inline-six engine standard and an optional 302 hp (225 kW) 330 lb·ft (447 N·m) aluminum small-block 5.3 L V8 with Active Fuel Management. The inline-six makes the TrailBlazer the most powerful six-cylinder SUV in its class. The Active Fuel Management system on the V8 engine shuts off 4 of the 8 cylinders during highway travel and idle to save fuel. The 6-cylinder versions of the TrailBlazer get up to 20 miles per US gallon (12 L/100 km; 24 mpg‑imp) highway, according to refreshed United States Environmental Protection Agency estimates.
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